POLICE LOG: NOV. 29, 2018

Thursday

Nov 29, 2018 at 3:09 PMNov 29, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 20

12:31 p.m. A male from ESMC student loan collection reported that one of his agents had been attempting to collect a student loan payment from a man when he told them he needed help and to call 911. They attempted to call him back multiple times to determine what help he needed and he did not answer. Police and rescue responded.

9:11 p.m. Caller reported she was leaving the Old North Church, and she noticed two males inside of a small vehicle at the back of the parking lot. She was concerned about what they might be doing as there were no other vehicles in the lot and the church was closed. Police responded. There were two vehicles in the lot but both were empty with snow on them.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

1:04 a.m. Caller stated he observed a male in his backyard. Police checked Broughton Road, surrounding area and vehicles and found nothing showing.

4:36 a.m. Neighbor stated they were walking by a home and believed the boiler was malfunctioning due to loud noises it was making. She said there was also white steam coming from the vent. Fire responded. Crew did hear the suspicious sound and saw steam coming from the vent. The resident stated that was common for that unit. No issues.

9:07 a.m. Woman said she had received several calls attempting the grandparent scam. She said the unknown caller told her that her grandson was in jail. Caller said she had not fallen for the scam but was frustrated that they keep calling. It was suggested that she contact her phone service provider and request assistance filtering out those calls.

9:42 a.m. Walk-in said they went to the fish market then walked across the street to get a coffee. Upon her return, she was yelled at by a person who said he was the owner of the block of stores. Officer spoke with her.

11:11 a.m. Giant pothole reported on Franklin Street. DPW notified.

2:48 p.m. Caller said she went to pick up her student at school and there was a man asleep in a white motor vehicle, which she thought was strange and, there was a group of stubborn pre-teens loitering near the lot entrance and she could not get by them. Police reported seeing a group of kids walking further down the avenue and the only white sedan in the lot was unoccupied.

3:58 p.m. Walk-in reported a woman wearing a neck brace carrying packages was asking for a ride home. The woman stated she was out of breath and only lived a block away. She lived on Rowland Street. Permission was granted to give her a ride home.

9:01 p.m. Walk-in reported an erratic operator, that people were pulling over to get away from the operator. He was swerving back and forth and getting right on the bumper of the car in front of him. Units were advised. Police located the motor vehicle parked at Franklin and Front Street unoccupied.

11:27 p.m. Police took a drunk person with a head laceration into protective custody.

11:52 p.m. Caller reported a group of people in the playground area of the Glover School. Police said both playground checks came up negative.

Thursday, Nov. 22

12:41 a.m. Caller reported a loud party in a condo behind her apartment. Unsure exactly which home had the party going. Police found no party and reported hearing no music or other sounds.

2:14 a.m. Atlantic Avenue caller reported a single car crash into a bush, in which he was the only occupant. No injuries reported.

1:54 p.m. Alarm company reported a kitchen door alarm on Beacon Street. Police said all was secure. The barn door was flapping in the wind and was secured.

2:25 p.m. Neighbor reported an outside pipe burst. Police contacted family in Weston. They gave the code to the garage door and warned of two dogs inside that would bark but were friendly. Command reported the sprinkler’s outside froze but they were able to shut them off.

3:02 p.m. Caller requested a well-being check after seeing a jacket hanging in a birch tree with a cell phone in the pocket. Caller did not look through the phone. Police retrieved coat and phone and called the home phone. Both were returned to owner.

4:28 p.m. Caller reported an erratic operator sitting at the lights at Gatchell’s as they cycled multiple times without proceeding. Driver was also in the wrong lane and struck a curb. Caller also indicated she was all over the road from Raymond Road all the way into Marblehead. Police pulled her over by Village Street and West Shore Drive. A registry query showed the plate had already been run three times in Danvers within the hour. Danvers also reported getting complaints of an erratic operator but were unable to locate the vehicle. Police placed one under arrest.

5:09 p.m. Caller reported a small silver sedan, possibly a Corolla, on the wrong side of the road driving outbound on Humphrey Street. Caller was unable to get a plate. Police checked the area and found no silver Corolla and no vehicle operating erratically.

8:35 p.m. Ocean Avenue caller reported a drunk female out front yelling and screaming. She came in the lobby and was banging on the glass that was outside with her two brothers. Police checked the area and reported all was quiet and no one in the area knew anyone fitting her description.

11:18 p.m. Caller said people were in the street yelling and creating a disturbance. Caller overheard one of them yelling about getting the police. Police reported nothing showing at the time but at 11:30 p.m. caller called back and stated that just prior to the police arriving a lady was running and a man went up past his driveway stating he was stabbed at which time the woman got in a blue car and drove away. Three minutes later a person called from Heritage Way and said a blonde female was screaming and got into a car with two black males. Caller said two black males were beating up on her. Light blue sedan was all they had for a motor vehicle. Officers checked town and were unable to locate.

Friday, Nov. 23

9:11 a.m. Auburndale Road caller said her cellar was flooded and her furnace was leaking. She called her oil burner person who told her to call the fire department. Engine 1 responded. Captain shut off water and advised resident to contact insurance company.

11:27 a.m. Caller said there were two older females on his door step going through his outgoing mail. He said he watched from his kitchen window before he went to the door. He said the females identified themselves as Jehovas and were asking many questions. He asked them to leave and does not want to see an officer. He was concerned about their action of going through his mail. He will call if he sees the pair again so they can be spoken to by an officer.

1:13 p.m. Call went into central fire for an odor of natural gas. National Grid notified at Fire Captain’s request for slight inside odor. National Grid tested the system and found the problem to be in the cook-top.

8:44 p.m. Caller reported an SUV with people inside smoking weed. Police unable to locate. Vehicle had left the area.

Saturday, Nov. 24

3:16 a.m. Caller reported a silver sedan in the middle of the street with its hazards on. She stated there were two males that were trying to get into the front door of her neighbor's house. Both individuals then got back into the car and took off heading toward 5 Corners. Police responded and checked the area. No vehicles matching the description were found. Building check secured.

8:44 a.m. Construction worker reported his trailer and work site were broken into overnight and multiple tools were stolen from the site. Report to follow.

10:46 a.m. House sitter called to report a burst pipe on the second floor of the home and the home was flooding. Caller said she spoke to the homeowner who told her where the shut off was. She said she went to the cellar and there was so much water and wires that she was afraid to go shut off the water. Command located the broken water pipe on the third floor. Isolated it and shut off the electrical service.

10:54 a.m. Clifton Avenue caller reported a large box and trash bag in the middle of the road. Items were moved to the side of the road and DPW advised to pick them up Monday.

12:22 p.m. Caller said water was pouring from under the porch area and could not reach resident and family. Homeowner called with garage code.

12:42 p.m Unresponsive male was found in bushes. One was transported to Salem.

5:16 p.m. Caller stated she received a disturbing text from a friend regarding another friend.

6:49 p.m. Caller reported an unruly patron. One was taken into custody.

Sunday, Nov. 25

10:55 a.m. 911 from Jersey Street caller who reported she was cleaning her gas stove and there was a lot of smoke but no fire. She was advised to turn off the gas and wait for the Fire Dept. Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded. Smoke was from the self-cleaning option. Building was ventilated.

1:26 p.m. Caller reported there was someone stuck in her bathroom and she was unable to get them out. Entry was gained.

2:33 p.m. Caller was looking to speak with an officer about a problem she is having with a neighbor. Officer spoke with caller and was advised it was a civil issue.

3:12 p.m. Third party caller reported a local alarm sounding in the area. Engine 2 responded. It was a burst pipe, no one home. Residence was under care of local attorney’s office. Fire Dept. said they would pump out basement but would need someone to secure the front door.

9:04 p.m. Preston Beach Road party stated there was an alarm going off for a couple of hours. Police located home, it appeared to be a water leak in the basement. Neighbor said they would try and reach the owners. Water was shut off, alarm secured, note left for homeowners.

3:21 a.m. Washington Street caller called in a noise complaint. Officers found two people talking quietly in their yard.

9:11 a.m. 911 for a neighbor dispute. Party stated his contractor was attempting to do work on his property and his neighbor was attempting to stop the work. Units responded. Both parties were spoken to and peace was restored.

9:54 a.m. Party stated there was a large truck blocking portions of the sidewalk and the crosswalk preventing her from using the bus stop. Woman called back and stated the truck moved but there was a car parked in the bus stop area. She asked the male to move the vehicle and he stated “I park there all the time” and refused to move. Police responded. Vehicle was moved.

12:12 p.m. Party reported outside the store was a male party in a white Toyota "pounding beers." He stated that he asked the male what he was doing and the male just "smiled at him." Police reported nothing showing but would keep an eye out.

12:49 p.m. Party wanted to speak to an officer regarding theft occurring in her store. She was looking for advice regarding shoplifting involving middle school aged children. She was advised and would contact School Resource Officer regarding the incidents.

8:11 p.m. Caller was looking to see if police could contact a party and ask them to move their vehicle so he could park where they had parked. Police said if it was legal for them to park there he would not ask them to move. Caller then stated that he had done this several times in the past. He was told an officer would respond. The caller then said the vehicle was parked “partly his property and that is where he usually parks.” Parking issue was resolved by both parties.

10:34 p.m. Walk-in reported a two-car accident in area of Ocean and Atlantic Ave. Several more calls followed. Highway was requested for a sign down and debris in the road. Ambulance as also requested for possible head injury.

11:10 p.m. Front Street resident called from Florida asking if police were going to evict her. She stated she was told by another tenant who is also having issues with the new landlord. She was advised that police do not serve civil process. She would need to check with the Constable or Sheriff. She stated that she does remember seeing some sort of paperwork but she didn't really pay attention, she simply forwarded it to her attorney. She was advised to contact her attorney and that police don't handle evictions.